Archived News for OHS Sector Professionals
Experts have found that dog fur could be an effective and sustainable way to mop up dangerous environmental contaminants.
Gold mine halted after injury
A worker has been seriously injured in an accident at an underground gold mine in Western Australia.
Komatsu fined over belly crush
Bulldozer company Komatsu has been fined $375,000 for safety breaches.
New guide to cut sitting
Safe Work Australia has provided new resources to reduce prolonged sitting when working from home.
Vic. staff call for PPE
Victorian healthcare workers are facing PPE shortages as coronavirus cases ramp up.
Active bandages developed
New plasma-coated bandages can attack infection and could revolutionise the treatment of chronic wounds.
Code Black responses surveyed
Experts say security guards employed at hospitals may be ill-prepared to deal with Code Black situations where patients or visitors appear threatening or violent.
Uni studies global COVID cost
The University of Sydney has quantified the socio-economic and environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Docs call out quad companies
Doctors have slammed the unwillingness of quad bike manufacturers to make their vehicles safer.
Warning over sealed cylinders
Authorities have issued a safety warning over the danger of applying heat to sealed hydraulic cylinders.
Zadow prize backs new efforts
SafeWork SA has put up $25,000 in grants to develop health and safety initiatives for women or young people.
Greens slam Hydro Tas links
Hydro Tasmania's consulting business has been criticised for its actions in Africa.
ALGA calls for disaster fund
Advocates say disaster preparedness funding is falling short of what is required.
Comment sought on violence code
WA authorities are working on a new code of practice covering violence and aggression at work.
Managers tapped for help
With thousands of Australians still working from home, researchers have looked at ways to preserve mental health in the new environment.
Roundup backed despite payout
The Federal Government continues to insist Roundup is safe, even after a $16 billion settlement in the US.